Analysis Of Mississippi Masala

Some of the scenarios played out in Mississippi Masala reminded me about some of the points Prashad had pointed out in his chapter, specifically a passage I recall addressing the gossip and negativity within the Indian community and how everyone was so vigilant and aware of everyone else's presence and their activities. This worry that came with “what will the community think of us” was continuously portrayed or insinuated throughout the film. One particular scene that stuck out to me was when Mina was at a wedding and a couple of other girls were gossiping among each other about how you couldn’t be both dark skinned and poor plus expect to get a husband as good-looking and well off as the bachelor that attended the ceremony with them. The